Drivetrain
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006939
The system of components in a machine that transmits power from the engine or motor to the point of application, such as the wheels of a vehicle or the working parts of industrial machinery. It typically includes the transmission, driveshafts, axles, and differentials. The drivetrain converts rotational energy into usable motion.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006939 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mechanical engineering |
| Translations | German: Antriebsstrang; Spanish: tren motriz; French: transmission |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-006939",
"term": "Drivetrain",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The system of components in a machine that transmits power from the engine or motor to the point of application, such as the wheels of a vehicle or the working parts of industrial machinery. It typically includes the transmission, driveshafts, axles, and differentials. The drivetrain converts rotational energy into usable motion.",
"subject": "Mechanical engineering",
"translations": {
"de": "Antriebsstrang",
"es": "tren motriz",
"fr": "transmission"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/drivetrain/"
}
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